The graph presents data on the most significant frustrations when reading the Bible among adults in the United States as of February 2019. The findings reveal that eight percent of respondents reported finding the language in the Bible difficult to relate to, and six percent said that they didn't feel excited to use the Bible. Other frustrations included finding the stories confusing or a lack of understanding about the background and history of the text.
Most significant frustrations when reading the Bible among adults in the United States as of February 2019
Characteristic
Share of resondents
None/no frustrations
24%
Never have enough time to use it
19%
Language is difficult to relate to
8%
Don't feel excited about using it
6%
Don't know where to start
6%
Don't understand the background/history of the Bible
During the survey, this question was posed as follows: 'Which of the following would you say is your most significant frustration when it comes to using the Bible?'
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American Bible Society. (April 16, 2019). Most significant frustrations when reading the Bible among adults in the United States as of February 2019 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1020310/bible-readers-frustrations-us/
American Bible Society. "Most significant frustrations when reading the Bible among adults in the United States as of February 2019." Chart. April 16, 2019. Statista. Accessed December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1020310/bible-readers-frustrations-us/
American Bible Society. (2019). Most significant frustrations when reading the Bible among adults in the United States as of February 2019. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1020310/bible-readers-frustrations-us/
American Bible Society. "Most Significant Frustrations When Reading The Bible among Adults in The United States as of February 2019." Statista, Statista Inc., 16 Apr 2019, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1020310/bible-readers-frustrations-us/
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Most significant frustrations when reading the Bible among adults in the United States as of February 2019 [Graph], American Bible Society, April 16, 2019. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1020310/bible-readers-frustrations-us/
